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Principal Consultant (Commerce & Digital)

VML · London, England, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
103 days
VML's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of VML's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at VML
high
582 stale, 8 reposted of 582 open
Hiring momentum
227 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from VML's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for VML.

About this role

The Principal Consultant at VML will act as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, driving transformation and delivering strategic solutions in the eCommerce space. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior consultants while addressing complex business challenges. The consultant will leverage their expertise in various sectors to provide actionable strategies and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the consultancy team.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of VML as an employer.

What you need

  • Extensive experience in management or consultancy roles within the e-Commerce domain
  • In-depth specialist sector knowledge in at least 1-2 areas, ideally including retail, FMCG/CPG, B2B, or automotive
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead and motivate cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills, with a knack for building rapport with senior stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of digital ecosystems and technologies, including e-commerce platforms, CMS, PIM, and agile software delivery methodologies
  • Advanced problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex business problems, think laterally, and develop creative solutions

What you get

  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Training opportunities
  • Competitive pension
  • Medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Social events

Worth weighing

  • Hybrid work model with teams in the office an average of four days a week
  • No specific salary information provided
  • Focus on eCommerce and digital transformation may limit exposure to other sectors

Summarised from VML's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by VML on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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